Article 49 EC - Freedom to provide services - Restrictions -Directive 96/71/EC - Posting of workers in the context of the provision of services - Procedures for the award of public works contracts - Social protection of workers.

Reports of Cases

2008 I-01989

Subject-matter

Preliminary reference – Oberlandesgericht Celle (Germany) – Interpretation of Article 49 EC – National legislation requiring undertakings involved in the tendering procedure for public-works contracts to give a commitment that they will comply with, and ensure compliance by their subcontractors with, the provisions on minimum pay prescribed by the collective agreement in force at the place where the services in question are to be provided

Otting, Olaf: Compulsory Social Standards for Public Works Contracts as a Restriction on the Freedom to Provide Services: Dirk Rüffert v Land Niedersachsen (Case C-346/06), Public Procurement Law Review 2008 p.NA193-NA196 (EN)